2025 is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for Vietnam's transport infrastructure, with many projects moving from a blueprint to reality. Vietnam officially rolled out 234 major infrastructure projects, including 148 new constructions and 86 recently completed traffic network projects. These developments form an important foundation for Vietnam's socio-economic growth in both the near term and the long run.
Welcome to this week’s Bizline, your snapshot of Vietnam’s evolving economy. In Ho Chi Minh City, foreign direct investment is rising far above the national average, sparking debate over whether this signals a temporary rebound or a lasting structural shift. In Market Makers, we explore how private labels are becoming core to retailers’ growth, expanding across more categories and reshaping competition in the consumer landscape today and into the future.
Let's dive into this week's China Link for latest updates.
From policy to impact - this week on The Point. Hundreds of schools are rising across Việt Nam’s border communes under Conclusion 81, bringing education closer to remote communities. With 229 inter-level boarding schools underway and a goal to reach all 248 border areas, the push is gaining pace. In Tuyên Quang, projects like Lũng Cú are already taking shape - marking real progress ahead of the new school year.
Viet Nam-China relations continue to draw attention amid an increasingly complex regional and global landscape. The recent State visit to China by Party General Secretary, State President Tô Lâm is seen as a significant milestone, reinforcing the foundation of bilateral ties while opening up new expectations for cooperation in the period ahead.
This time on Vietnam Innovators, meet Quang Đỗ - CEO and founders of Overseas Vietnamese, and listen to his insights and sharing on his journey.
Security today is no longer defined by war or border conflicts, but by the ability to prepare for what has yet to happen - at any moment. Decades after the war, Vietnam’s Engineering Corps continues to fight an unseen battle: against hidden explosives, emerging threats, and the forces of nature. Through relentless training and quiet precision, they stand on the front line of peace, protecting lives.